tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post9120768185006058478..comments2023-10-23T07:14:38.960-07:00Comments on Urban Goes Country: Cleft palate repairedCharissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09621183972130351161noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-31061041616394078512011-04-23T13:29:00.823-07:002011-04-23T13:29:00.823-07:00Boy that Zoya is a beautiful girl!Boy that Zoya is a beautiful girl!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853902524761986719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-65699386012435070762011-04-21T21:22:08.924-07:002011-04-21T21:22:08.924-07:00I have to tell you Zoya is getting prettier with e...I have to tell you Zoya is getting prettier with each entry. Seriously she's going to be a knock out someday soon. lol<br />So glad the surgery went well. It's amazing to watch the children's transformation once they find their forever families. Congratulations and wishing you all continued success.Tamara's Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567429923511090267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-61696033116413965842011-04-18T22:37:12.576-07:002011-04-18T22:37:12.576-07:00Since she is so small, how about put a long sleeve...Since she is so small, how about put a long sleeved shirt on first, put the arm restraints on and then get a bigger pair of feetie pajamas and put them on her backwards and safety pin from the inside the shirt and pajamas to the restraints.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-85592435155568153382011-04-18T12:24:15.367-07:002011-04-18T12:24:15.367-07:00I am thrilled that the surgery went so well, and l...I am thrilled that the surgery went so well, and little Zoya looks so tired, but so beautiful.<br />Good grief....maybe if she's so smart to get out of her 'straight jacket' and put the restrainers back on, she'll remember why she has them on in the first place. That little gal is having a ball keeping you tied in knots. lol!<br /><br />Love you all,<br />Aunt SharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-10930866393316531632011-04-18T10:52:33.172-07:002011-04-18T10:52:33.172-07:00Oh my, she's like a little Houdini! Such a go...Oh my, she's like a little Houdini! Such a gorgeous girl and so proud of her for marching in there for her surgery. Aren't kids amazing??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-71270679773722730562011-04-16T21:33:24.286-07:002011-04-16T21:33:24.286-07:00How funny! Should be interesting, alright!
She l...How funny! Should be interesting, alright!<br /><br />She looks like she is doing great though!! Her eyes are so beautiful.JennyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016390364789296413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-44488805416861820292011-04-16T17:25:44.379-07:002011-04-16T17:25:44.379-07:00I'm surprised they didn't give you a retai...I'm surprised they didn't give you a retainer-type thing. That's what they did for me when I had the same surgery as a child.<br /><br />Like Zoya, I would suck my fingers. There was a photo of Zoya sleeping and she had her pointer and middle finger in her mouth -- I did the exact same thing as a child! Same fingers, same hand. ;-)<br /><br />The retainer was specially designed to accommodate swelling and the incision associated with this surgery -- basically, it attached to your teeth, but the plastic part didn't touch the roof of your mouth. It went straight across instead of molding to the palate. <br />On the plastic part, it had three "prongs" -- metal "U"s that were embedded in the plastic. (they basically looked like an extra row of teeth) They made it extremely uncomfortable to suck on my fingers -- that's what they're designed to do!<br /><br />I recall my first night was awful. I was crying, crying, crying because I couldn't suck on my fingers. My mom had to sleep with me. :-)<br /><br />Anyways, that retainer thing protected the incision from my finger-sucking habit, while also helping to break me of the tendency. <br /><br />Perhaps you could ask about one of these? <br /><br />-MadiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-59564644965013790862011-04-15T11:19:38.866-07:002011-04-15T11:19:38.866-07:00Oh, Charissa, this post made me laugh so hard! Th...Oh, Charissa, this post made me laugh so hard! The things we do to try and stay one step ahead of our kids and keep them safe. The photo of her holding the dress is priceless!! Enjoy every challenging moment ... Zoya is lovely :)Janet Caswellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-72338650421251853022011-04-15T07:34:20.913-07:002011-04-15T07:34:20.913-07:00Glad things went so well! I can't even begin t...Glad things went so well! I can't even begin to imagine the arm restraints. She must be saying to herself...why are even trying to put those on me, I'm gonna take them off!!Lisa (DanielsMommy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15137345504661607185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-83100453735332944072011-04-15T05:47:57.724-07:002011-04-15T05:47:57.724-07:00Oh my goodness! How did she get out of that jacke...Oh my goodness! How did she get out of that jacket?! I'm so glad to hear she is doing well. I'm amazed at how fast she was out of the hosptial after what seems like a major surgery! As always, let us know if you need anything!ErinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03829903019373509408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-14999983211828020062011-04-15T05:18:10.727-07:002011-04-15T05:18:10.727-07:00Tis always a delight here on the Southern Post to ...Tis always a delight here on the Southern Post to read your quips and memos. Your mother forgot she was doubling the recipe for cinnamon rolls for the pastors event this am, reading your column settled her down. Charge on through the Storm, Walk On,...sing, others are watching and wishing they would take bigger risks in life.Timothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00135176254636148633noreply@blogger.com